Love the video. I used to live in St.Louis but moved in1969 to New Jersey. I was 13. Am now 67 and have never felt like a northeasterner. Both of my parents were born there and my mother was a fashion illustrator for Styx, Baer & Fuller and..the other big dept. store at that time, slips my memory right now. Miss the peanut cake (they never heard of that up here, and you can't get it). Miss the common day politeness of Midwesterners that is non existent up here. Oh just thought of it, Famous Barr. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching! I still miss the French Onion soup at Famous Barr too. My grandmother used to take us downtown during the holidays to look at the windows and have soup.
I love STL been going thier for vists semi often for 15 years. More so lately as some people think I live thier. One very big thing about places to eat or St Louis food is ST Louis BBQ / St Louis ribs daaa. Sugar Fire and Pappy's are very popular and highly rated. You didn't mention Union Station especially at night it's minutes walk from the Arch ( awesome lighting at night) / river front or City Museum. Also taxes in Mo are low and gas is lower then most any other state around. I fill up and bring a gas can so I can make it home without stopping and spending $$ on gas. Another thing is cars last longer then some midwest states due to warmer climate and less road salt. Maybe I should make a guide.
A quick 6, if you accidentally bump into ot get close to bumping into people you have to say ope. Also a quick 7 too. If you drive on Lindbergh expect for other drivers to be horrible about driving. Also people here are generally really nice
HA!! Yes, we joke about the "ope" here in our house a lot. It's a thing. People don't even know that they say it most of the time. I need a t-shirt that says "Ope...I'm from St Louis" on it :)
Loft condos are being GIVEN AWAY downtown. No other city in the country is even close. No major city in Mexico is even close. Are people afraid to even walk outside DT STL for fear of being shot or mugged? Help me understand!
Hi Daniel! I wish I could explain why downtown just never seems to get any traction. It's frustrating for a St Louis lover like me. SO much beautiful architecture, so much history and great places to eat and drink. I know St Louis gets a lot of bad press about the crime stats but I can tell you I am in downtown often and I never feel unsafe or threatened. I regularly bring my children downtown to ballgames or to City Museum, the Blues Museum or any number of downtown events. Never felt worried, never had a bad experience.
@@jodueren is it just Washington ave where the mayhem occurs DT? I feel like STL should be a digital nomad or WFH mecca with the life-hack prices, but I've never visited so I really dont know the vibe in gathering places. I do know that leadership seems to continually fail to focus on what could really turn STL economics around, which is sad for everyone in STL.
Great Video. We live in Boston and love visiting our son and grandchildren in St. Louis! The parks and museums are beautiful, well cared for and free! Boston has nothing to compare to your Zoo or Botanical Gardens. Best ribs and breweries ever! Lots of other great food choices. City Museum is one of a kind. Nothing better than a stroll around Lafayette Park. Can’t wait to get back after Covid!
Yes! The Botanical Garden and City Museum are a couple of our favorite places ever. So many great things to do here. Thanks for loving on my city too :)
Trying to move here. Im about 37, and have only live in Arizona all my life. Im over AZ, and now with sky rocketing prices into the $1,200 for a 1 bedroom apt... im really wanting a whole new atmosphere. This video has made me feel a little more excited about a hopeful new chapter in my life.
Hi Tyra! I'm so glad. St Louis really is a great place to live and a great place to start a new chapter. Good luck with your move and let me know if you ever want more info about St Louis :)
I don't know where exactly you are looking in AZ, but there are a TON of apartment complex's there that are nice and you aren't paying that much a month for a one bedroom. Besides, I think you will miss AZ if you move to STL. But that's just me.
I accidentially moved to st Louis from san francisco due to a job transfer and believe me it was the most uptight place I have ever lived. There seemed to be no mixing of cultures there the whites were with whites and the black were with blacks but somehow eventually fell in love with the city it seemed to grow on you. My best friend who worked for one of the hospitals there made living there woth it. I have to say if it wasn't for him i would have blown my brains out no pun intended. It was all about where did you go to high school and who do you know here, very local attitude. I will say that the city is so full of beautiful articuture and wonderful parks I now live in hollywood fl between miami and ft lauderdale but I will say I miss st louis quite a lot of crime in miami and ft lauderdale is forever growing so no place is perfect but if you are someone who might be trying to get your life together and not be in the party scene and just want a normal life st louis can provide the perfect enviroment for you.
St Louis certainly has it's struggles when it comes to integration. It is a beautiful city though and there is a ton of stuff to do. Come back to St Louis!!
I thank you for this post! I was born and raised in STL, but moved away when I was 15. I have only been back about 3 times since (I'm 65 now), but have been getting nostalgic for home lately. This was a strong pitch for me to do some recon! Thanks again!
I love my Cardinals and Blues you sho right about the Rams they can kiss my you know what I am going to forever be bitter about that but yes I was born and raised in The Lou love my city
Moving to STL from Hawaii for work and to be honest never thought I would would like STL but it is a really underrated city. Im excited to move there in December. Thanks for the info!! Aslo planning on buying a condo downtown and was surprised how cheap everything is. Definitely some good investment opportunities for property.
Well you won't find fantastic beaches in St Louis BUT I know you will love it here. There is so much to do and yes, the cost of living is GREAT. Let me know when you are closer to your move. I'd be happy to help point you in the right direction.
Buy it while it's cheap, in 50 years it will probably be crazy expensive when people catch on to how underated it is. I agree it's a pretty underated place
I am considering moving to St. Louis from Indianapolis and am curious about the infrastructure. Indy has some big infrastructure issues like potholes, no streetlights (outside of downtown), and a need to either replace or redo the sewer system. How solid is the infrastructure there?
It will 100% depend on what part of St Louis you end up in. St Louis City sometimes has some tougher budget restrictions although a complete lack of streetlights is never an issue. Many of the better funded surrounding municipalities have no issues at all with infrastructure though. If you’re looking for better direction just give me a call. I’m happy to get you pointed in the right direction :)
Wow I see a lot of us Seattlites moving relocating to St. Louis. With food, I will miss the hot pho soup places on a cold day. Mmm... business idea once this covid thing has passed?
There are a number of places where you can get pho; but I guess you've already found them... Dao Tien downtown is good. They're temporarily closed but will re-open in August. Maybe we'll see you there!
I'm so glad it was helpful! I have fun making these goofy videos honestly. And welcome to St Louis. It's a great town. Let me know if I can ever be of assistance :)
Lauradh I’ve lived here my entire life and I absolutely hate it here u will be extremely bored once u see all the tourists attractions you’ve literally done everything not gonna lie it’s dangerous here but that’s also coming from a black person who lives in the city but it’s not that terrible once u have been here for a while also we have amazing food so u will probably gain some weight 😂
@@taylorharris6227 oh it makes me so sad to hear that. I love St Louis so much. My husband and I lived in the city for 20 years and I never felt like we were in danger or out of things to do. But yes...the food we can agree on...let's meet up and eat together! I'd love to learn more about what irks you about our beautiful town.
@@lemuellim732 don't listen to all the danger myths as long as you stay clear from the hood you'll be fine and you will know what parts are safe and what's not just like any other city. I always tell people that there's a lot to do in St.louis it's just spread out so if you don't drive your limited on what you can do but if you drive our metro area is huge and there's plenty to do. And the only reason our crime rate is so high is because they only do inside the city limits and not the whole St.louis area and you'll see what I'm talking abouabout when you get here.
May be moving from California soon, single Persian male (me), no kids, one dog, two cats, looking for a smaller home in a decent neighborhood from 100k to 150k cash purchase (depending on sale of California home) possible??
Yes!! That is certainly possible. Lots of good options for exactly what you're looking for. Check out the South Hampton and North Hampton areas. Clifton Heights could be a good option. Affton could also be good. Happy to give you some more ideas. Shoot me an email anytime! jodueren@gmail.com
Enjoyed your overview of St. Louis. I lived there in the 80s. I have soooo many fond memories of stl. I consider it my second home. There is so much to see and do. Much of it is free. Nice shopping centers, good roads, no tolls, easy access to wherever you want to go. Also, its sunny much of the time. I also found the people to be so friendly;).
Hi Johanna. I am an international student and I am coming to St. Louis in January to start my undergraduate degree at UMSL. Is it a good school? I am also worried about the crime rate over there.
Hello!! Yes UMSL is a great school. I'm an alumni of the University of Missouri system myself. I went to UMC in Columbia Missouri. As with all cities there are some areas that have a bit more crime but for the most part St Louis is a very safe and lovely place to live. You will love it here :)
I am a native St. Louisian who relocated to Orlando, Florida in 1983 as a result of a job transfer. I went to both high school and college ( University of Missouri at St. Louis ) where I graduated. Knowing what I know now I would NEVER have relocated to Central Florida. The heat and humidity here are stifling, although winters are comfortable. I grew up in North St. Louis county which has deteriorated over the years and on a 50th high school reunion in 2018 I returned and stayed with friends and visited family. The entire community has progressively moved further west and south such that the population has effectively broadened going out past St. Charles County as you cross the Missouri River heading west. There has been an ongoing and repeatedly defeated attempt to merge the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County with no success. If you live in the City of St. Louis and work there, you pay a city earnings tax which does not apply if you live in St. Louis County. While I lived there I lived and worked in North St. Louis County, West St. Louis County and South County. To this day I maintain ongoing friendships with people that I have known since the early 1960s, went to grade school with, high school with and college with. While I have great relationships with people here in the Orlando and Central Florida areas, it simply is not home and that is why I plan to eventually return back to St. Louis after all these years. I would recommend living in the far west county or in St. Charles County. The City of St. Louis has many features and the ethnic foods ( particularly Italian ) are fantastic !
The reason I started paying attention initially to St Louis is when a Blues defenseman, Jay Bouwmeester, suffered cardiac arrest. I suffered the same type of cardiac arrest so I was caught off guard to hear what happened. I'm not a big "sign" guy but that got my attention in a big way.
I’m moving to St. Louis in December! This video made me feel so much better about the crime stats!! My husband and I visited the city 2 years ago and fell in love, now 2 years later we’re going to live there! I am so excited, what areas would you recommend for good home rentals for a young couple? I am going to be working near Florissant.
Emily W there are a bunch of great areas near Florissant for rentals. Shoot me an email or give me a call and I can give you some pointers. And welcome to St Louis!!!
Johanna, thank you for this great video. My mother just moved to Clayton to be with her BF. I am planning on coming myself as soon as possible. I am trying to line up work there as we speak. When it comes time to buy a house, hopefully relatively soon. I'm just looking for something modest but that has a back yard. I have cats and they love to go outside. Is that kind of thing available there?
Absolutely! Do you think you'll want to be closer to your mother in Clayton? Richmond Heights or Brentwood might be good options. Maplewood could be a good choice too. Let me know when you'll be in town or closer to when you will be in town and I'm happy to get you pointed in the right direction.
@@jodueren I don't know. It's hard to tell how far things are from each other. How I can contact you directly. Perhaps we can have an informational chat in the next few days?
I know asking a realtor this question isn't probably the best approach but I have a lead that may result in my moving to St Louis. Do you think I should rent to get a lay of the land first or buy initially because the cost of living is considerably lower?
Hi Andrew! I always recommend renting first if you’re moving to a new area and you have the flexibility to do so. It’s so nice to spend some time getting to know a town before you commit to buying. Try to find a month to month lease if you can do you’re not locked in too long on something if you do decide to buy eventually :)
I was initially blown away by One Cardinal Way but that's : A little too expensive for starting out And B: That's for someone who's not on the fence about whether to rent or buy
@@ajmarsh221 I've always wanted to live that close to the ballbark. Years ago when Ballpark Village was first being built my husband and I thought about buying a condo in Ballpark Village but the price was high. If downtown in general is appealing to you though there are lots of fun loft and apartment options for rent, maybe not as sparkly new as One Cardinal Way but still walkable to that part of downtown. If you are looking for advice on neighborhoods I'm always happy to help point you in the right direction.
@@ajmarsh221 I've heard good things about those as well! The last time I was in Mansion House though it was a little rough around the edges. Worth your time to check it out though :)
Your videos have really helped me understand the city. I maybe moving there and will be there in 2 weeks to scout out the city, feel the vibe and if I like it. If I do I’ll be there in November!
I love to hear that. Thank you so much for watching! I'm sure you will love it here. Let me know if you ever have any questions while you're checking St Louis out :)
Lifelong St. Louis resident and very proud of that fact. RUclips should stay out of local matters. She can’t say it but I will. St. Louis City is extremely violent in areas dominated by people who look like me! I’m a South Side homeowner, father of 5 homeschooled kids (because I live in the city), and a small business owner. You can find me at nitrojoe.org if you have any questions. Nice video!
Get here in time for the fall weather!! Love fall leaves in Missouri. I just had a client move to California and although she does love the sunshine year round she said she misses having real seasons
@@jodueren there is some nice areas and weather here but we like colder weather and more rain as well , when it comes to raising kids in cali if you don't have 700k to buy a house in a good area you're screwed .
Ugh...when I see the cost of living out there I can’t believe it. Happy to trade the beaches for an affordable mortgage and a couple extra bucks to take the kids out and do things every once in a while :)
I'm British and at first I was put off by the crime statistics, but now I know it's not that bad, I'm looking forward to visiting St Louis. Thank you Johanna.
Let's be honest, here. I was born here and lived in the city for a long period of time. The city is not lovely-- as you say. I've been mugged twice right outside my home. I now live in the county with no problems.
I grew up outside of St Louis and worked there 19 years before moving to rural Ohio, I miss Missouri a lot and would like to move back ,but definitely not St. Louis city or county. Too hot, too polluted, and way too crowded !
And the utilities Inexpensive trash pickup service. Very expensive sewer service Water is charged by the rooms/bathrooms and other things. Gas and electricity are not as expensive
You are 100% correct. One of St Louis biggest challenges is the divisions within our communities and systemic racism. I feel like that should be an entire video all on its own. We have so much to learn as a city and so much healing to do. Thank you for bringing it up and yes, I would like to talk about that more. This is a tough platform to begin those conversations but they are important conversations nonetheless. You got my brain working.
I think you have the ability to be an excellent advocate. You stated that you’re super proud of your town, with that being said I’d say that you’d be for the idea of making St. Louis into the very best that is can possibly be. The fact You are aware of an important issue that stands as a flaw, will you be willing to work towards improving your city where that is concerned?
I don't know how I missed this response. Apologies for Not responding sooner. Sometimes these comments get buried in the feed. Absolutely yes! I've spent the last 20 years living and working in St Louis city and the surrounding areas. I'm passionate about St Louis and ALL of it's citizens. Keeping the conversation going is absolutely key to improving the divisions and racial issues that St Louis has been struggling to overcome. Always open to new ideas on how to keep progress happening.
Please please please lower the volume on your intro music when you show your business logo !!! It's WAY too loud compared to your voice in the video -- like I have to quickly mute it or wake everyone up!! Far too loud! Thanks!
Thank you...yes, I didn't notice that it was doing that until after several of my first videos were made. I have turned it all the way down on the most recent videos and I'll make sure I continue to turn it down in the future. Hope you found some useful info in there anyhow!
Most large metropolitan areas have the good and the bad. I think Kansas City is rated as a better place to live, but the ratings are pretty subjective.
Love the video. I used to live in St.Louis but moved in1969 to New Jersey. I was 13. Am now 67 and have never felt like a northeasterner. Both of my parents were born there and my mother was a fashion illustrator for Styx, Baer & Fuller and..the other big dept. store at that time, slips my memory right now. Miss the peanut cake (they never heard of that up here, and you can't get it). Miss the common day politeness of Midwesterners that is non existent up here. Oh just thought of it, Famous Barr. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching! I still miss the French Onion soup at Famous Barr too. My grandmother used to take us downtown during the holidays to look at the windows and have soup.
Great video!
Thanks for watching!
I love STL been going thier for vists semi often for 15 years. More so lately as some people think I live thier.
One very big thing about places to eat or St Louis food is ST Louis BBQ / St Louis ribs daaa. Sugar Fire and Pappy's are very popular and highly rated. You didn't mention Union Station especially at night it's minutes walk from the Arch ( awesome lighting at night) / river front or City Museum.
Also taxes in Mo are low and gas is lower then most any other state around. I fill up and bring a gas can so I can make it home without stopping and spending $$ on gas. Another thing is cars last longer then some midwest states due to warmer climate and less road salt. Maybe I should make a guide.
Sounds like you really should make a guide :) Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! I am thinking of moving to St. Louis to the loft District area; it looks really nice!
You will love St Louis!
Thank you for an excellent video. Your comment on Imo's Pizza intrigued me to visit it's web site.
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Yeah, Imo's is really not like anything else out there. You either love it or you hate it!
Thanks for your video!!
Thank you for watching!!
A quick 6, if you accidentally bump into ot get close to bumping into people you have to say ope. Also a quick 7 too. If you drive on Lindbergh expect for other drivers to be horrible about driving. Also people here are generally really nice
HA!! Yes, we joke about the "ope" here in our house a lot. It's a thing. People don't even know that they say it most of the time. I need a t-shirt that says "Ope...I'm from St Louis" on it :)
@@jodueren lol I say ope even when I'm home alone and bump into furniture in my house!
You forgot the weather. You get all four seasons. But the summers are brutal. They are crazy hot and humid.
Willie Johnson oh yeah, we are currently enjoying a beautiful mid west fall here as we speak.
Yes we have 4 seasons. But never know which one you will get each day
How Im move from Chicago I dont have friend there
Loft condos are being GIVEN AWAY downtown. No other city in the country is even close. No major city in Mexico is even close. Are people afraid to even walk outside DT STL for fear of being shot or mugged? Help me understand!
Hi Daniel! I wish I could explain why downtown just never seems to get any traction. It's frustrating for a St Louis lover like me. SO much beautiful architecture, so much history and great places to eat and drink. I know St Louis gets a lot of bad press about the crime stats but I can tell you I am in downtown often and I never feel unsafe or threatened. I regularly bring my children downtown to ballgames or to City Museum, the Blues Museum or any number of downtown events. Never felt worried, never had a bad experience.
@@jodueren is it just Washington ave where the mayhem occurs DT? I feel like STL should be a digital nomad or WFH mecca with the life-hack prices, but I've never visited so I really dont know the vibe in gathering places. I do know that leadership seems to continually fail to focus on what could really turn STL economics around, which is sad for everyone in STL.
Great Video. We live in Boston and love visiting our son and grandchildren in St. Louis! The parks and museums are beautiful, well cared for and free! Boston has nothing to compare to your Zoo or Botanical Gardens. Best ribs and breweries ever! Lots of other great food choices. City Museum is one of a kind. Nothing better than a stroll around Lafayette Park. Can’t wait to get back after Covid!
Yes! The Botanical Garden and City Museum are a couple of our favorite places ever. So many great things to do here. Thanks for loving on my city too :)
All they above my home town
What about the people? Do you mind my asking? I’m just curious as to how you think they compare to Bostonians. Thanks.
Trying to move here. Im about 37, and have only live in Arizona all my life. Im over AZ, and now with sky rocketing prices into the $1,200 for a 1 bedroom apt... im really wanting a whole new atmosphere. This video has made me feel a little more excited about a hopeful new chapter in my life.
Hi Tyra! I'm so glad. St Louis really is a great place to live and a great place to start a new chapter. Good luck with your move and let me know if you ever want more info about St Louis :)
I don't know where exactly you are looking in AZ, but there are a TON of apartment complex's there that are nice and you aren't paying that much a month for a one bedroom. Besides, I think you will miss AZ if you move to STL. But that's just me.
I accidentially moved to st Louis from san francisco due to a job transfer and believe me it was the most uptight place I have ever lived. There seemed to be no mixing of cultures there the whites were with whites and the black were with blacks but somehow eventually fell in love with the city it seemed to grow on you. My best friend who worked for one of the hospitals there made living there woth it. I have to say if it wasn't for him i would have blown my brains out no pun intended. It was all about where did you go to high school and who do you know here, very local attitude. I will say that the city is so full of beautiful articuture and wonderful parks I now live in hollywood fl between miami and ft lauderdale but I will say I miss st louis quite a lot of crime in miami and ft lauderdale is forever growing so no place is perfect but if you are someone who might be trying to get your life together and not be in the party scene and just want a normal life st louis can provide the perfect enviroment for you.
St Louis certainly has it's struggles when it comes to integration. It is a beautiful city though and there is a ton of stuff to do. Come back to St Louis!!
I thank you for this post! I was born and raised in STL, but moved away when I was 15. I have only been back about 3 times since (I'm 65 now), but have been getting nostalgic for home lately. This was a strong pitch for me to do some recon! Thanks again!
michael mccullin St Louis is such a great city! You should definitely spend some time back here again :)
I love my Cardinals and Blues you sho right about the Rams they can kiss my you know what I am going to forever be bitter about that but yes I was born and raised in The Lou love my city
Hi Johanna, your relocation guide link is broken.
Oh no!! Thank you so much for letting me know. I'll fix it ASAP.
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Moving to STL from Hawaii for work and to be honest never thought I would would like STL but it is a really underrated city. Im excited to move there in December. Thanks for the info!! Aslo planning on buying a condo downtown and was surprised how cheap everything is. Definitely some good investment opportunities for property.
Well you won't find fantastic beaches in St Louis BUT I know you will love it here. There is so much to do and yes, the cost of living is GREAT. Let me know when you are closer to your move. I'd be happy to help point you in the right direction.
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Buy it while it's cheap, in 50 years it will probably be crazy expensive when people catch on to how underated it is. I agree it's a pretty underated place
I am considering moving to St. Louis from Indianapolis and am curious about the infrastructure. Indy has some big infrastructure issues like potholes, no streetlights (outside of downtown), and a need to either replace or redo the sewer system. How solid is the infrastructure there?
It will 100% depend on what part of St Louis you end up in. St Louis City sometimes has some tougher budget restrictions although a complete lack of streetlights is never an issue. Many of the better funded surrounding municipalities have no issues at all with infrastructure though. If you’re looking for better direction just give me a call. I’m happy to get you pointed in the right direction :)
Wow I see a lot of us Seattlites moving relocating to St. Louis. With food, I will miss the hot pho soup places on a cold day. Mmm... business idea once this covid thing has passed?
Bring some with you!! That sounds delicious.
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There are a number of places where you can get pho; but I guess you've already found them... Dao Tien downtown is good. They're temporarily closed but will re-open in August. Maybe we'll see you there!
Don't forget St. Charles county is not St.Louis too.
True! And also a whole lot of cool history and great neighborhoods to highlight in St. Charles as well. I see a St. Charles video in my future :)
@Lauradh , i am also planning to move to St. Louis from seattle soo ... are you planning to travel by road or by plane?
So many people moving here from Seattle! I love it. Are you all transplanting from the same company or just coincidence?
We’re moving to St. Louis from Seattle in a few months. Your video was super helpful!
I'm so glad it was helpful! I have fun making these goofy videos honestly. And welcome to St Louis. It's a great town. Let me know if I can ever be of assistance :)
Lauradh I’ve lived here my entire life and I absolutely hate it here u will be extremely bored once u see all the tourists attractions you’ve literally done everything not gonna lie it’s dangerous here but that’s also coming from a black person who lives in the city but it’s not that terrible once u have been here for a while also we have amazing food so u will probably gain some weight 😂
@@taylorharris6227 oh it makes me so sad to hear that. I love St Louis so much. My husband and I lived in the city for 20 years and I never felt like we were in danger or out of things to do. But yes...the food we can agree on...let's meet up and eat together! I'd love to learn more about what irks you about our beautiful town.
I’m also planning on moving to St Louis from Seattle.
@@lemuellim732 don't listen to all the danger myths as long as you stay clear from the hood you'll be fine and you will know what parts are safe and what's not just like any other city. I always tell people that there's a lot to do in St.louis it's just spread out so if you don't drive your limited on what you can do but if you drive our metro area is huge and there's plenty to do. And the only reason our crime rate is so high is because they only do inside the city limits and not the whole St.louis area and you'll see what I'm talking abouabout when you get here.
St Louis City/ County you need to remember the ridiculous St Louis City earnings tax as well!
May be moving from California soon, single Persian male (me), no kids, one dog, two cats, looking for a smaller home in a decent neighborhood from 100k to 150k cash purchase (depending on sale of California home) possible??
Yes!! That is certainly possible. Lots of good options for exactly what you're looking for. Check out the South Hampton and North Hampton areas. Clifton Heights could be a good option. Affton could also be good. Happy to give you some more ideas. Shoot me an email anytime! jodueren@gmail.com
@@jodueren thank you very much
Enjoyed your overview of St. Louis. I lived there in the 80s. I have soooo many fond memories of stl. I consider it my second home. There is so much to see and do. Much of it is free. Nice shopping centers, good roads, no tolls, easy access to wherever you want to go. Also, its sunny much of the time. I also found the people to be so friendly;).
Christina T. All the same reasons that I love this city so much too. Come back and visit!!
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Hi Johanna. I am an international student and I am coming to St. Louis in January to start my undergraduate degree at UMSL. Is it a good school? I am also worried about the crime rate over there.
Hello!! Yes UMSL is a great school. I'm an alumni of the University of Missouri system myself. I went to UMC in Columbia Missouri. As with all cities there are some areas that have a bit more crime but for the most part St Louis is a very safe and lovely place to live. You will love it here :)
Hi welcome jusy beware of your surroundings
Most of the St. Louis area is very safe. Crime is concentrated in small areas, mostly in the north.
I am a native St. Louisian who relocated to Orlando, Florida in 1983 as a result of a job transfer. I went to both high school and college ( University of Missouri at St. Louis ) where I graduated. Knowing what I know now I would NEVER have relocated to Central Florida. The heat and humidity here are stifling, although winters are comfortable. I grew up in North St. Louis county which has deteriorated over the years and on a 50th high school reunion in 2018 I returned and stayed with friends and visited family. The entire community has progressively moved further west and south such that the population has effectively broadened going out past St. Charles County as you cross the Missouri River heading west. There has been an ongoing and repeatedly defeated attempt to merge the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County with no success. If you live in the City of St. Louis and work there, you pay a city earnings tax which does not apply if you live in St. Louis County. While I lived there I lived and worked in North St. Louis County, West St. Louis County and South County. To this day I maintain ongoing friendships with people that I have known since the early 1960s, went to grade school with, high school with and college with. While I have great relationships with people here in the Orlando and Central Florida areas, it simply is not home and that is why I plan to eventually return back to St. Louis after all these years. I would recommend living in the far west county or in St. Charles County. The City of St. Louis has many features and the ethnic foods ( particularly Italian ) are fantastic !
The reason I started paying attention initially to St Louis is when a Blues defenseman, Jay Bouwmeester, suffered cardiac arrest. I suffered the same type of cardiac arrest so I was caught off guard to hear what happened. I'm not a big "sign" guy but that got my attention in a big way.
I’m moving to St. Louis in December! This video made me feel so much better about the crime stats!! My husband and I visited the city 2 years ago and fell in love, now 2 years later we’re going to live there! I am so excited, what areas would you recommend for good home rentals for a young couple? I am going to be working near Florissant.
Emily W there are a bunch of great areas near Florissant for rentals. Shoot me an email or give me a call and I can give you some pointers. And welcome to St Louis!!!
Johanna Dueren thank you so much!! I will definitely be reaching out! I Appreciate your help!
Johanna, thank you for this great video. My mother just moved to Clayton to be with her BF. I am planning on coming myself as soon as possible. I am trying to line up work there as we speak. When it comes time to buy a house, hopefully relatively soon. I'm just looking for something modest but that has a back yard. I have cats and they love to go outside. Is that kind of thing available there?
Absolutely! Do you think you'll want to be closer to your mother in Clayton? Richmond Heights or Brentwood might be good options. Maplewood could be a good choice too. Let me know when you'll be in town or closer to when you will be in town and I'm happy to get you pointed in the right direction.
@@jodueren I don't know. It's hard to tell how far things are from each other. How I can contact you directly. Perhaps we can have an informational chat in the next few days?
@@scottthesportsguy Works for me. My email is jodueren@gmail.com. Shoot me an email when you have time and we can set something up.
I know asking a realtor this question isn't probably the best approach but I have a lead that may result in my moving to St Louis. Do you think I should rent to get a lay of the land first or buy initially because the cost of living is considerably lower?
Hi Andrew! I always recommend renting first if you’re moving to a new area and you have the flexibility to do so. It’s so nice to spend some time getting to know a town before you commit to buying. Try to find a month to month lease if you can do you’re not locked in too long on something if you do decide to buy eventually :)
I was initially blown away by One Cardinal Way but that's
: A little too expensive for starting out
And B: That's for someone who's not on the fence about whether to rent or buy
@@ajmarsh221 I've always wanted to live that close to the ballbark. Years ago when Ballpark Village was first being built my husband and I thought about buying a condo in Ballpark Village but the price was high. If downtown in general is appealing to you though there are lots of fun loft and apartment options for rent, maybe not as sparkly new as One Cardinal Way but still walkable to that part of downtown. If you are looking for advice on neighborhoods I'm always happy to help point you in the right direction.
I've heard good things about Cupples and The Mansion House
@@ajmarsh221 I've heard good things about those as well! The last time I was in Mansion House though it was a little rough around the edges. Worth your time to check it out though :)
What areas/buildings would you recommend?
Definitely the city museum! Also the arch! There is also the art museum, and science museum!
Your videos have really helped me understand the city. I maybe moving there and will be there in 2 weeks to scout out the city, feel the vibe and if I like it. If I do I’ll be there in November!
I love to hear that. Thank you so much for watching! I'm sure you will love it here. Let me know if you ever have any questions while you're checking St Louis out :)
Lifelong St. Louis resident and very proud of that fact. RUclips should stay out of local matters. She can’t say it but I will. St. Louis City is extremely violent in areas dominated by people who look like me! I’m a South Side homeowner, father of 5 homeschooled kids (because I live in the city), and a small business owner. You can find me at nitrojoe.org if you have any questions. Nice video!
Great video thank you , planning on moving to o'fallon in couple month to raise our kids , we're not gonna raise them in california nope lol
Get here in time for the fall weather!! Love fall leaves in Missouri. I just had a client move to California and although she does love the sunshine year round she said she misses having real seasons
@@jodueren there is some nice areas and weather here but we like colder weather and more rain as well , when it comes to raising kids in cali if you don't have 700k to buy a house in a good area you're screwed .
Ugh...when I see the cost of living out there I can’t believe it. Happy to trade the beaches for an affordable mortgage and a couple extra bucks to take the kids out and do things every once in a while :)
@@jodueren i agree we're very excited to move , i'm applying for jobs and i hope to get one soon .
Oh gosh I’m running out of California as well it’s a disaster here. Missouri is looking like our destination
I'm British and at first I was put off by the crime statistics, but now I know it's not that bad, I'm looking forward to visiting St Louis. Thank you Johanna.
Yes, we get a bad rap for funny math stats. Can’t wait for you to see how wonderful this city is!
Let's be honest, here. I was born here and lived in the city for a long period of time. The city is not lovely-- as you say. I've been mugged twice right outside my home.
I now live in the county with no problems.
I grew up outside of St Louis and worked there 19 years before moving to rural Ohio, I miss Missouri a lot and would like to move back ,but definitely not St. Louis city or county. Too hot, too polluted, and way too crowded !
And the utilities
Inexpensive trash pickup service.
Very expensive sewer service
Water is charged by the rooms/bathrooms and other things.
Gas and electricity are not as expensive
What about diversity? That’s one of the most important aspects. Can you please add some information about that?
You are 100% correct. One of St Louis biggest challenges is the divisions within our communities and systemic racism. I feel like that should be an entire video all on its own. We have so much to learn as a city and so much healing to do. Thank you for bringing it up and yes, I would like to talk about that more. This is a tough platform to begin those conversations but they are important conversations nonetheless. You got my brain working.
I think you have the ability to be an excellent advocate. You stated that you’re super proud of your town, with that being said I’d say that you’d be for the idea of making St. Louis into the very best that is can possibly be. The fact You are aware of an important issue that stands as a flaw, will you be willing to work towards improving your city where that is concerned?
I don't know how I missed this response. Apologies for Not responding sooner. Sometimes these comments get buried in the feed. Absolutely yes! I've spent the last 20 years living and working in St Louis city and the surrounding areas. I'm passionate about St Louis and ALL of it's citizens. Keeping the conversation going is absolutely key to improving the divisions and racial issues that St Louis has been struggling to overcome. Always open to new ideas on how to keep progress happening.
Please please please lower the volume on your intro music when you show your business logo !!! It's WAY too loud compared to your voice in the video -- like I have to quickly mute it or wake everyone up!! Far too loud! Thanks!
Thank you...yes, I didn't notice that it was doing that until after several of my first videos were made. I have turned it all the way down on the most recent videos and I'll make sure I continue to turn it down in the future. Hope you found some useful info in there anyhow!
Most large metropolitan areas have the good and the bad. I think Kansas City is rated as a better place to live, but the ratings are pretty subjective.